About

Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

Office & home working

Freelancer loneliness and how to tackle it

We explore the extent of freelancer loneliness in the UK and what three solo entrepreneurs do to deal with the issue.

Employing & managing staff

Temporary staff: how online recruitment platforms are changing the hiring process

TempRocket’s Andrew Johnston explores the changing world of temporary hiring and the role that online recruitment platforms play.

News

British Small Business Awards winners: Joe Warren of Powervault

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Powervault won the Disruptor of the Year gong for their electricity storage system. Managing director Joe Warren talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘I’m a risk-taker, but I take calculated risks’

Abbass Zadeh, founder of luxury car hire firm AZ Luxe, talks about building his reputation and expanding into jet chartering.

Employing & managing staff

How to conduct staff appraisals and keep everyone motivated

We explore what the key factors are in conducting staff appraisals.

Tax

VAT registration: the facts

Utterly stumped by Value Added Tax? Here's everything you need to know about VAT registration.

Success stories

Entrepreneur Q&A: Mark Gurtler, CEO of Greenbrokers

Mark Gurtler is a 42-year-old father of two who has grown a £1 million garden retail supply business from scratch. We ask him how he did it.

Business Loans

Five tips for those seeking a business loan

In need of some cash? We take a look at what small companies need to bear in mind before pursuing a business loan.

Blog

Self-improvement obsession: are entrepreneurs at greater risk?

Self-improvement can help entrepreneurs reach their business goals, but could they be prone to more destructive personal development habits?

Accounting

How to deal with late payment

Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.

Advice

How to create a succession planning strategy for your family business

Peter Jenner explains how owners of family businesses can create a robust succession planning strategy.